About the book
Most of the early literature concerning women’s religious experience is about exceptional women; those who diverged from the traditional female role to become nuns, mystics or charismatic leaders. While women were permitted to be prophets and visionaries they rarely played an important part in church organisation. This paradox is explored in this book and a number of themes emerge: in particular, the dominance of male symbolism within the great religions. The question of whether men and women apprehend religious systems and signs in the same way is also explored. In considering the contemporary scene, the book is able to look at the ways in which religion affects the lives of women in different societies and in different historical periods; this gives us a larger view of the ways in which our own perceptions of ‘femaleness’ have been constructed out of the religious world views of both the past and the present.
First Published in 1983.
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Most of the early literature concerning women’s religious experience is about exceptional women; those who diverged from the traditional female role to become nuns, mystics or charismatic leaders. While women were permitted to be prophets and visionaries they rarely played an important part in church organisation. This paradox is explored in this book and a number of themes emerge: in particular, the dominance of male symbolism within the great religions. The question of whether men and women apprehend religious systems and signs in the same way is also explored. In considering the contemporary scene, the book is able to look at the ways in which religion affects the lives of women in different societies and in different historical periods; this gives us a larger view of the ways in which our own perceptions of ‘femaleness’ have been constructed out of the religious world views of both the past and the present.
First Published in 1983.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Women's Religious Experience (RLE Women and Religion) about?
Most of the early literature concerning women’s religious experience is about exceptional women; those who diverged from the traditional female role to become nuns, mystics or charismatic leaders. While women were permitted to be prophets and visionaries they rarely played an important part in church organisation. This paradox is explored in this book and a number of themes emerge: in particular, the dominance of male symbolism within the great religions. The question of whether men and women apprehend religious systems and signs in the same way is also explored. In considering the contemporary scene, the book is able to look at the ways in which religion affects the lives of women in different societies and in different historical periods; this gives us a larger view of the ways in which our own perceptions of ‘femaleness’ have been constructed out of the religious world views of both the past and the present.
First Published in 1983.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Women's Religious Experience (RLE Women and Religion)?
Philosophy and Religion > Religion and beliefs > Religion: general
Where can I read a sample of Women's Religious Experience (RLE Women and Religion)?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781317590255
Is Women's Religious Experience (RLE Women and Religion) part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Routledge Library Editions: Women and Religion
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Women's Religious Experience (RLE Women and Religion)?
Pat Holden
Who is the Publisher of the book Women's Religious Experience (RLE Women and Religion)?
Taylor and Francis
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Women's Religious Experience (RLE Women and Religion) is available as ebook(ISBN 9781317590255) and pdf(ISBN 9781317590262)